ScriptShare

Automates the complete process of deploying Fedora Linux on a HyperV virtual machine. The script handles ISO download from official Fedora repositories, virtual machine creation with configurable resources, and installation initialization.

Features:

• Automatically downloads Fedora Server ISO (configurable version)
• Creates HyperV virtual machine with customizable specifications
• Configures VM memory, CPU cores, and disk size
• Attaches ISO and prepares VM for installation
• Comprehensive error handling and logging
• Checks for administrator privileges and HyperV support

Requirements:

• Windows Server or Pro/Enterprise with HyperV role enabled
• Administrator privileges
• PowerShell 5.0 or later
• Sufficient free disk space for ISO and VM storage
• Internet connection for ISO download

Usage Examples:

# Basic usage with defaults (4GB RAM, 2 cores, 50GB disk).\install-fedora-hyperv.ps1# Custom configuration.\install-fedora-hyperv.ps1 -VMName "MyFedora" -RAM 8GB -Cores 4 -DiskSize 100GB# Download Fedora 40.\install-fedora-hyperv.ps1 -FedoraVersion "40"# Custom storage paths.\install-fedora-hyperv.ps1 -ISOPath "E:\ISOs" -VHDPath "E:\VirtualMachines"

Note: After the VM starts, connect to the HyperV console to complete the interactive Fedora installation process.